Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. "Tim is up here fighting every day, it's a battle. PC Tim Jones has Police officer sings Sweet Transvestite and gets 4MILLION hits "We are taking it day by day. His family said he still hopes one day to return to work as a police officer. He said he had even received messages from Rocky Horror star Susan Sarandon and writer Richard OBrien. A Park Forest police officer who was shot in the line of duty is heading home Friday one year after being shot in the head. Entertainment Daily - Simon Cowell blasts David Walliams over inappropriate joke during BGT filming, Amazon - Our Girl by Tim Jones and Brew22, He is one of seven Untelevised acts to have been seen in a preview for an episode, however did not appear in said episode with the other six being. "I didn't think the singing challenge would last but it got to day 11 and then this happened. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Susan tweeted: Thank you Tim for your rousing and unexpected call to safety. "A few of my friends and colleagues were doing things so I thought I had to upgrade, so I sang in my police uniform at work. Singing policeman Tim Joness Rocky Horror video goes viral. Despite the challenges he faces in the road to recovery, Chief Jones said his faith will continue to help him through this difficult time. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. As well as ensuring all people referred received the food parcels they needed, Kevin has also been responsible for managing volunteers to make sure everything is run in a Covid-safe way. Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The amateur actor jokes that he is 'probably a little bit too old to do this now and would have to fight off some competition' for the role before smashing the musical hit. Tim rose to fame after a clip of him singing Sweet Transvestite fromThe Rocky Horror Picture Showwent viral. This includes co-ordinating the donations made by members of the public. Tim Jones: Singing policeman to release charity single - BBC News The song has been recorded with Robert's band Brew 22 and will be released on Saturday. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Jones was shot in the head. He was surrounded by his doctors, family and Park Forest police officers. He had been on the police force less than a year. Bass The Sixteen Captain at the Summerville Police Department Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area. Being able to create your own lists is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits. "In 24 hours it went from 1,000 views to over a million. He now has 118,000 social media followers around the world through his regular live shows broadcast from home. How fitting! Officers discovered there was a person inside the vacant residence and a perimeter was set up around the building, authorities said. Your message has not been sent. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Fingers crossed that when the lockdown eases and crowds can start to gather that well see Tim Jones on stage somewhere! The suspect tried to leave the house through a window and as officers attempted to detain him, he produced a handgun and began firing, police say. Chief Jones took part Wednesday morningin a fundraiser for the Park Forest Police Department and the non-profit 'One Step Forward for Kids,' which helps children with disabilities caused by abuse. I'm not sure where it will all end up. PC Tim Jones belted out Sweet Transvestite from his theatre 'dream role' in his patrol car to encourage people to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, He wrote alongside the video: 'Dream Role. It is a real release for me; I love it. Even after the unthinkable happened. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Gloucestershire police officer and dad, Tim Jones, is also known as The Singing Policeman. Since lockdown first began in March 2020, Tim has been taking to Facebook live to sing to people all over Gloucestershire and beyond, to cheer them up and create a sense of community throughout the pandemic. Laura Ferguson works as an advanced nurse practitioner in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. We also found through looking on Tims Facebook profile that he frequently performs in musical productions. Oscar Cainer tells all. 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But he is now on his way home after seven months at the Marianjoy rehabilitation hospital and months before that in intensive care. He worked as a policeman at the time of his audition. The singing policeman was then asked to record a charity single by his friend, Robert Vestey. Left to die alone like an animal: Parents who left 23-stone disabled daughter to die in her own filth are Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. Grinning and bearing it? "publisher": { Jones' performance received significant attention from media outlets due to inappropriate remarks made by David prior to his performance. Plus, it's completely free. When theyve been allowed to open the shop for collection only, theyve also been opening on days theyd normally be closed to provide dedicated key worker shopping days. All Rights Reserved. When Tim was asked when he initiated this singing challenge, he said: To be honest with you it was to cheer myself up. [1] Jones was also shown in the teaser trailer for the final episode of auditions, wherein he stood upon the stage before David went on to remark 'arrest me now', as Jones walked onto the stage and likely performed in his police uniform. Given Tims career, its not a surprise that he is slightly off the grid. I have people from Australia and South Africa tuning in to watch me sing in my dining room, he said. The 47-year-old constable started a challenge to sing one song every day for a month, but it was his rendition of Sweet Transvestite from The Rocky Horror Picture Show which really took off. A few of my friends and colleagues were doing things so I thought I had to upgrade, so I sang in my police uniform at work. We cant clap hard enough to show how much we appreciate heroes like Lucy. I fainted in my NYC i-so-la-tion!". Specialists in technology. Cheers for the joy you are bringing to thousands of people Loving all your songs but this one just kills me.'. Cheers to that! 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 'I wish I could reply to them all. I can relate to it massively as I have a daughter of a similar age. Cops raid home of estranged husband of murdered Illinois mother-of-three: 42-year-old was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds after she failed to pick up her sons from school "He wrote it while Emilia was unconscious and he was sat beside her waiting for her to wake up. Gloucestershire police officer and dad, Tim Jones, is also known as The Singing Policeman. Since lockdown first began in March 2020, Tim has been taking to Dawn Dolphin and Stacey Brayshaw have been running the absolutely brilliant Gloucestershire Bundles throughout lockdown. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc, Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology. 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A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown, says the response to his videos has been overwhelming. } I never thought Id have to prepare myself for the knock I got on my door March 19th," Chief Jones said. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Please bear with me. "@type": "Organization", Through this therapies. Singing policeman wows Lorraine Kelly and the internet You might not recognise the name Tim Jones instantly, but were sure you will have seen him on your social media at some point over the last month. Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. There is also 500,000 in Thunderball, Firm that rejected Dragons' Den 160,000 investment has 10 million reasons to be thankful, It's all gone from strength to strength for a Gloucestershire company since turning down the offer in 2011, Graham Wildin says he sold his mancave to a mystery Mexican gentleman for 1 as he loses yet another court case, The accountant made the bombshell claim as three High Court judges said it was right to jail him for defying court orders, Gloucester to Cheltenham cycleway will be a '15m white elephant' if it is not maintained properly, councillor warns, 'How will it be gritted in bad weather and what thought has been given to keeping hedges and foliage cut back? Join Facebook to connect with Tim Jones and others you may know. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's PC Tim Jones took five minutes out of his shift to belt out the famous song from his theatre 'dream role' in his patrol car. ', Mr Jones thought people would 'have a laugh' at his expense and joked the video might end his 18-year police career, but instead he was overwhelmed with online praise. Stay at home. He released videos three times a week and with Rickys cheerful and enthusiastic delivery proving popular with customers, he enabled the charity to raise 5,813 in vital funds they would have otherwise missed out on while shops were forced to close. Gloucestershire police officer Tim Jones kept millions of people entertained during lockdown and now he is releasing a charity single, Never miss the latest local news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. He has since performed on stage in musical theatre productions at venues including Cheltenhams Everyman Theatre. The 25-year-old was shot in the head on March 19, 2016 while responding to a burglary. If you know someone special who deserves to be recognised as one of our #GlosHeroes, complete the nomination form for a chance to have them featured next month. "He was doing his job and unfortunately this happened and his life is changed forever," said 'One Step Forward for Kids' president Becki Kostecka. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can head over to 349 Main Street where former Chicago Bulls player, Craig Hodges, is hosting a three-point shootout with a portion of the money raised going to Jones and his family. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A Gloucestershire policeman who went viral after he kept thousands of people entertained during lockdown with his amazing singing voice is releasing a charity single. St. Jamess Place Wealth Management is proud to be a #GlosHeroes sponsor. Weekly lifestyle and business highlights straight to your inbox. Tim, 47, started a challenge to sing one song every day for a month, but it was his rendition of Sweet Transvestite from The Rocky Horror Picture Show which really took off. }, At the end of the performance the 'Singing Policeman' jokes: "That's probably the end of my career, so it has been a pleasure, 18 years with the constabulary.". I didnt think the singing challenge would last but it got to day 11 and then this happened. The original clip has now been viewed nearly 5,000,000 times and has nearly 200,000 shares on Facebook. ', His Rocky Horror video was part of of the 'musical theatre self-isolation challenge', where people record a song every day for 25 days, One viewer said: 'You would be some neighbour to have on the shift! SINGING: Singing Policeman Tim Jones A GLOUCESTERSHIRE Constabulary officer has become an online sensation after a performance of a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show was watched million times. Police officer Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester, went viral after he kept thousands of people entertained during lockdown with his amazing singing voice is releasing a charity single. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitals and in particular, intensive care units, have been under immense strain. With the singing policeman now a bonafide viral star, many fans of his are on the hunt for his social media profiles. Ricky Leyshon set up a contact-free click and collect service for the store and started making online vlogs to showcase products. While Sir Tom's recent 75th birthday brought tributes about his enduring appeal, it is also 20 years since the death of a man who many believe should have earned more recognition. He's in a wheelchair and talking is difficult for him. 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